egg capsule of Vampirolepis nana, the mouse tapeworm. This
egg capsule is smaller than its cousin's, Hymenolepis diminuta and has
two polar filaments extending from the surface of the embryophore seen in this
photo as the ribbons surrounding the embryo. 400x
egg capsule of Vampirolepis nana. The polar filaments can be seen
in this image along with a few of the hooks within the hexacanth (vertical
rods). The spiral body to the left is an annular vessel of some plant
material this host had eaten. 400x